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  • Felsic Igneous Rocks: Properties, Composition & Characteristics
    You're describing felsic igneous rocks. Here's why:

    * Light color: Felsic rocks are typically light-colored, often white, gray, or pink. This is due to their high content of silica (SiO2), which forms minerals like quartz and feldspar that are light in color.

    * Lower density: Felsic rocks are less dense than basaltic rocks. This is because they contain a higher proportion of lighter elements like silicon, aluminum, and potassium, and a lower proportion of heavier elements like iron and magnesium.

    * In contrast to basaltic rocks: Basaltic rocks are dark-colored and denser because they are rich in iron and magnesium, forming minerals like pyroxene and olivine.

    Examples of felsic igneous rocks:

    * Granite: A coarse-grained, intrusive rock that is commonly found in mountain ranges.

    * Rhyolite: A fine-grained, extrusive rock that is often found in volcanic eruptions.

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